James L. Scroggins

James L. Scroggins (23 November 1947-23 February 1973) was a Specialist (SP5) in the US Army from Illinois who was one of the last American soldiers to die in the Vietnam War.

Biography
James L. Scroggins was born on 23 November 1947 in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, Illinois. He enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and he reached the rank of Specialist by 1973. Scroggins was one of the few US soldiers remaining in South Vietnam by February 1973, and he was killed in action at Binh Long on 23 February 1973. Scroggins was one of the last US servicemen to die in the war.